Linux Programmer / VM & System Administrator

Skylink Fibernet; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Skylink is seeking a Linux Programmer / VM & System Administrator to strengthen its ISP data centre operations in Coimbatore. You will manage Linux-based services, virtualized infrastructure, and ensure reliable, secure platforms for internal and customer-facing applications.

Requires 2–3 years of Linux experience, hands-on with KVM/Proxmox/VMware, scripting (Bash/Python), and a solid understanding of networking. Join a growing telecom team building dependable infrastructure across regions.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of Linux systems experience required.
• Strong virtualization and data centre operations experience.
• Scripting in Bash and Python; basic programming.
• Networking basics and security practices knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize Linux-based systems and tools.
• Manage VM infrastructure (KVM, Proxmox, VMware or similar).
• Monitor performance, patching, and troubleshooting in production.
• Automate tasks with shell scripting or Python.
• Support deployment and management of servers in Data Centre environments.
• Collaborate with NOC and SysAdmin teams for high availability.
• Apply security best practices across Linux systems and virtualized environments.
• Document systems, processes, and changes.

Skills

Linux administration

Virtualization

Networking fundamentals

Shell scripting

Data centre operations

System performance tuning

Git

Ansible / Puppet

Security hardening

Incident troubleshooting

Tools

KVM

Proxmox

VMware

OpenStack

Git

Ansible

Puppet

Job description

Job Information

• Date Opened 11/26/2025
• Industry Telecommunications
• Job Type Full time
• Salary 4-6L
• City Coimbatore South
• State/Province Tamil Nadu
• Country India
• Zip/Postal Code 641044

About Us

Skylink is at the forefront of India’s digital evolution, connecting people and organizations with dependable, modern telecom solutions.

We deliver broadband, IPTV, and enterprise connectivity that support the way India works, learns, and communicates.

Our network is built for consistent, real-world performance, ensuring uninterrupted digital experiences for homes, stable and secure connectivity for businesses, and scalable, high-capacity solutions through our own data center infrastructure.

As we expand across regions, Skylink remains committed to thoughtful innovation and dependable service. Every solution we build is shaped by real customer needs, whether it is supporting households, enabling business growth, or strengthening critical infrastructure across communities.

Skylink is evolving with the needs of a rapidly digitizing nation, and our work reflects that momentum. We value people who care about building reliable technology and improving everyday connectivity. If you’re looking to contribute to meaningful, long-term infrastructure, Skylink offers a place to do work that stands up to real-world use.

Job Description

Linux Programmer / VM & System Administrator

(2–3 Years Experience)

engine room of an ISP and its Data Centre operations. If you’ve spent a couple of years wrangling Linux systems, building and maintaining virtualized environments, and keeping data centre platforms steady under pressure, you’ll feel right at home. Candidates with prior Data Centre Management experience and strong Linux exposure will be given preference.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize Linux-based systems and tools for internal and customer-facing services.
• Manage and administer VM infrastructure (KVM, Proxmox, VMware, or similar).
• Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, patching, and troubleshooting for production environments.
• Automate routine tasks using shell scripting or Python.
• Support deployment, configuration, and management of servers in Data Centre environments.
• Work closely with the NOC and SysAdmin teams to ensure high availability and reliability of services.
• Implement security best practices across Linux systems and virtualized environments
• Maintain documentation of systems, processes, and architectural changes.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Linux administration (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, or Debian).
• Solid understanding of virtualization platforms (KVM, VMware, Proxmox, OpenStack).
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, routing, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewall basics, etc.
• Experience with shell scripting (Bash), automation, and basic programming (Python preferred).
• Familiarity with data centre operations: server hardware, storage systems, racks, monitoring tools.
• Competency in system performance tuning, log analysis, and incident troubleshooting.
• Understanding of version control systems (Git).
• Exposure to configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet) is a plus.
• Experience with security hardening and access control practices.

Training / Project Done

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Team player with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.

Certifications

• Certifications such as RHCE, RHCSA, Linux+, VMware VCP, or equivalent are an advantage.